Trip Fact

Duration: 19 Days

Type of Trek: Tea House + Camping

Max Altitude: 6017 m.

Minimum Pax: 1 to 16

Mode of travel: Flight

Grade: Strenuous

Mt. Phari Lapcha is one of the most popular trekking peaks
of Nepal. It is lies in the Mahalangur Himalayan range and south west of
popular trekking destination Gokyo valley. This 6017m peak was added to the
permitted trekking peaks of Nepal in 2002. Since then, Mt.Phari Lapcha has been
one of the most popular trekking peaks of Nepal. This peak has two summits; the East summit is
slightly lower than the top having height of 5,977m. The peak rises from yak
pastures above the village in a uniform slope to the final summit pyramid which
is an undistinguished snow and ice slope. It is an entirely spate peak but due to the
confusion with Dawa Peak it also sometimes gets called Phari Lapcha West.

This summit was first climbed on May 19, 2003 by the
Brazilians Marcelo Rey Belo and Juliana N. Bechara Belo with several Sherpa
supporters via North West ridge. The
peak offers the close up view of the mountains such as Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse,
Makalu, and many others throughout all the way to the summit. You will also get
to experience the culture of Sherpa and Tamang people prior to the region
during your journey.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival to Kathmandu airport, transfer to hotel.

Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu for preparation of the trip.

Day 03: Early morning fly to Lukla 2850 meter and trek to
Phakding 2640m.

Day 04: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar.

Day 05: Acclimatizing day at Namche Bazaar.

Day 06: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Dole.

Day 07: Trek from Dole to Machhermo (4150m).

Day 08: Trek from Machhermo to Gokyo (4750m).

Day 09: Trek from Gokyo to Gokyo RI (5340m). And return back
to Gokyo.

Day 10: Trek from Gokyo to Phari Lapcha Base Camp.

Day 11: Summit the Phari Lapcha Peak (6017 m.)

Day 12: Trek from Phari Lapcha Base Camp to Gokyo.

Day 13: Trek from Gokyo to Machermo.

Day 14: Trek from Machermo to Dole.

Day 15: Trek from Dole to Namche Bazar.

Day 16: Trek from Namche Bazar to Lukla.

Day 17: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Day 18: Rest day in Kathmandu.

Day 19: Transfer to airport for final departure.

Day 01: Arrival to Kathmandu airport, transfer to hotel.

Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu for preparation of the trip.

Day 03: Early morning fly to Lukla 2850 meter and trek to
Phakding 2640m.

Day 04: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar.

Day 05: Acclimatizing day at Namche Bazaar.

Day 06: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Dole.

Day 07: Trek from Dole to Machhermo (4150m).

Day 08: Trek from Machhermo to Gokyo (4750m).

Day 09: Trek from Gokyo to Gokyo RI (5340m). And return back
to Gokyo.

Day 10: Trek from Gokyo to Phari Lapcha Base Camp.

Day 11: Summit the Phari Lapcha Peak (6017 m.)

Day 12: Trek from Phari Lapcha Base Camp to Gokyo.

Day 13: Trek from Gokyo to Machermo.

Day 14: Trek from Machermo to Dole.

Day 15: Trek from Dole to Namche Bazar.

Day 16: Trek from Namche Bazar to Lukla.

Day 17: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Day 18: Rest day in Kathmandu.

Day 19: Transfer to airport for final departure.

Cost Include

Airport-hotel-Airport transfer by actual adventure representatives.

3 star hotel accommodation or similar in Kathmandu with breakfast as per the programme.

Three meals in a day during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) including tea or coffee.

Guest houses/lodges or tented camp accommodation during the trip as per availability.

Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu Flight

Sagarmatha National Park entry and trekking peak royalty fees.

All necessary staff with an experienced fluent English speaking trekking and expedition guide trained and licenced by Nepal Mountainering Association (NMA), cook and assistant expedition guide.

Cost Exclude

Meals and extra night (more than stated in itinerary) accommodation in Kathmandu.

Personal expenses

Personal expedition equipment.

Bar and beverage bills.

Your Travel and rescue Insurance.

Rescue & Evacuation costs.

Gratitude (tip) for staff (tipping is expected).

1. When can I book your trip?

You can book our trip in all seasons but spring and autumn season is the best season for mountaineering. We request you to book your trip 3 or 4 weeks before your arrival for Peak Climbing and mountaineering and 4 months earlier for serious climbing and expedition.

2. What are the payment policy and procedure for a trip booking?

The payment policy and procedure for trip booking in our company is as below.

• 20% of the total amount of the trip should be sent for advance booking for peak climbing.

• 50% of total amount of the trip should be sent for advance booking for serious climbing.

3. What are the best seasons for climbing and mountaineering in Nepal?

Spring and autumn are the two best seasons for climbing and mountaineering.

4. How hard and tough is climbing in the Himalaya?

The difficulty level of trip depends upon the region you choose. Nepal has varieties of mountain and snow covered peaks ranging from moderate to difficult.

5. What type of insurance should I need to have before coming to Nepal? Can I get insurance there?

Your travel insurance must cover any kind of sickness, loss due to theft, injury, delay; inconveniences or any other and the company should not have any liabilities for your personal loss. Since you cannot get travel insurance in Nepal you need to bring it with yourself.

6. What will happen if one gets sick during Trekking and Climbing?

The chance of getting sick is high in the mountains during trekking and climbing. In case of sickness, we do basic treatments, our guides and all staffs are well trained about the sickness and its primary treatments. Our guide carries some medical kits and it is also essential to keep basic medical kits yourself. If the sickness arises from high altitude, we have to get back to low altitude first. If the basic treatment does not work, and if you get more serious, we will immediately arrange a helicopter rescue to get back Kathmandu.

7. How long must walk every day on the treks and how long do we climb?

Normally you need to walk about 5-6 hours per day. The walk depends on your speed and the distance to the next stop for overnight. You don’t have to walk for long hours our guides will let you to walk slowly and enjoy your trials.

8. Can your company provide us with experienced climbing and mountaineering guides?

Yes sure, we are registered agency for trekking climbing and mountaineering. We do have years of experience in this field and our team consists of highly experienced climbing and mountaineering guides. We will provide you with highly experienced climbing and mountaineering guides with valid licenses.

9. What types of accommodation and meals provide us during Trekking and climbing?

We will provide you with the best available hotels and lodges during trekking and climbing. If in case there is no access to any hotels lodges or tea houses on your route we will provide camping accommodation with our specialized camping staffs and cook serving you healthy meals cooked in front of your eyes.

10. Are the foods & water in the lodges and camps hygienically standard?

If you choose the local food most of them are organic and locally grown. The foods are hygienically prepared by the people. In camping trek the foods are prepared by the camping cook. The camping crew includes guides, porters, kitchen helper cook and other required team members.

11. What does grading (Moderate, Adventurous, Challenging and Serious) means?

Trekking grades are categorized in terms of its difficulties level from Moderate to Adventurous, Challenging and Serious

• Moderate climbing: This climbing is for the beginner climbers who want to climb mountains with little or no experience. For them Nepal Guide organized smooth and well-managed climbing.

• Adventurous Climbing: Climbers who have little ice climbing experience to climb mountains in Nepal such as popular peak.

• Challenging Climbing: Challenging climbing is only for the experienced climber who already have mountaineering experience. Adventurous, close from mountains, altitudes above 6500m. Best examples of challenging climbing are – Amadablam, Brauntase, and Gangapurna etc.

• Serious Climbing: This Climbing is very hard and technically difficult only for the climber who already conquers the 7000 m height Himalaya of Nepal. Expedition in Nepalese mountains, above 7500m and above mountains.

12. Does your company help to arrange a domestic flight, international flight, hotel bookings and other services?

Yes of course, our company has a good coordination between airlines, hotels, vehicle companies and other supporting companies related to travel and trekking activities in Nepal. We can provide you any kind of help during your stay in Nepal.

13. Are your staffs fully equipped? What about their insurance?

It is very essential to have insurance for Trekking and climbing staffs insurance. Our all staffs are protected by the Nepalese insurance company. The cost you pay for any particular trip covers the cost of our staff’s insurance, foods and clothing . You do not need to pay extra.